Protect Your Grove From the Start
1M+ Trees Protected • 11 + Years In Use • 5 Star-Rated
Commercial Protection for Young Citrus Trees
Tree Defender IPCs are designed to help commercial growers protect young citrus trees from psyllid exposure, wildlife, and environmental stressors during the most vulnerable stages of growth.
• Used in commercial groves since 2013
• 1M+ units deployed at commercial scale
• Designed for real grove conditions
• Built for long-term field use
Designed for Real World Grove Conditions
Tree Defender IPCs were developed to provide practical, scalable protection for young citrus trees during establishment. Unlike spray-only approaches, Tree Defender creates a continuous physical barrier while supporting healthy early growth with breathable mesh construction. The system has been refined through years of commercial use, grower feedback, in-house research, and research partnerships.
Commercially Proven Protection
Over 13 Years in Business
Trusted in commercial groves to protect young citrus trees since 2013.
1M+ Units Deployed
Used across commercial growing operations at large scale.
Built for Early Growth Stages
Designed to remain on young trees during critical establishment periods.
Enhanced UV Protection
Made for long-term durability and multi-season performance.
Breathable Mesh Construction
Allows consistent airflow, sunlight, and water penetration.
Refined Through Use & Research
Improved over years of grower use and research collaboration with UF and IFAS.
Solutions for Different Growing Needs
Tree Defender offers multiple styles and configurations designed to support different grove setups, planting methods, and operational needs. From young resets to container-grown citrus and specialty applications, commercial growers can choose the protection system that best fits their operation.
Learn how to install a standard 6 ft Tree Defender in a commercial citrus grove.
Learn how to install a skirted Tree Defender with zipper in a commercial citrus grove.
See How Tree Defender Compares
From traditional spray-only programs to large-scale physical cover systems, not all protection methods are built for the same level of practicality, coverage, or long-term use.
Our Options for Different Growing Needs
We offer multiple styles, sizes, and configurations designed for different grove setups.
Hear From Our Growers
TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS
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I am new to using The Tree Defender, installing them on some of my resets planted right out of the nursery. My interest in using The Tree Defender is to study the economic benefit of potentially keeping my trees psyllid-free and canker-free while reducing the cost and frequency of chemical applications. The ability for The Tree Defender to lower my chemical costs will provide a great long-term economic and environmental impact advantage.
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The Tree Defender is fantastic. We have used The Tree Defender for two years now, and our trees are able to grow without any disease. There’s no comparison when it comes to trees we’ve seen using The Tree Defender to trees that aren’t. The Tree Defender trees are larger and deeper green and 2x bigger when compared side-to-side. The Tree Defender is worth every penny.
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Working for Alltech Crop Science, we began an experiment a little over two years ago to study citrus greening. We chose to use The Tree Defender to protect the trees we were studying in order to continue our experiment. When the hurricane hit last year, we did not lose a single tree being protected by The Tree Defender, which not only saved us money but saved the entire experiment and kept us from having to start over.
Frequently Asked Questions
An IPC, or Individual Protective Cover, is a physical barrier designed to help protect young citrus trees during their most vulnerable growth stages. Tree Defender IPCs are placed directly around individual trees to help reduce exposure to pests like the Asian citrus psyllid, while still allowing sunlight, airflow, and moisture to pass through.
Physical exclusion matters because once pests reach a young tree, the risk of feeding damage and disease exposure increases significantly. Instead of relying only on repeated spray applications, IPCs create a protective environment around the tree itself. This added layer of protection can help support healthier establishment, improve growing conditions, and reduce stress during early development.
For many growers, physical exclusion has become an important part of long-term citrus protection strategies because it provides continuous protection directly at the tree level while supporting more targeted and sustainable grove management practices.
Yes. Tree Defender IPCs have been deployed at commercial scale with more than 1 million units used across growing operations. They are designed specifically for practical individual tree protection in real grove conditions.
Unlike spray-only programs that rely on repeated applications, Tree Defender provides continuous physical protection after installation. It also adds protection against wildlife and environmental stressors while helping reduce psyllid exposure during vulnerable early growth stages.
Tree Defender IPCs are specifically designed for commercial grove conditions using breathable mesh with enhanced UV protection and long-term durability. The system has been refined through years of grower feedback, commercial use, in-house research, and research partnerships.